SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 48

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q48

Who is the writer of the novel ‘A Suitable Boy’?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Vikram Seth.

The novel ‘A Suitable Boy’ was written by Vikram Seth, one of India’s most acclaimed contemporary authors. Published in 1993, it is one of the longest novels in the English language and explores post-independence India, weaving together the lives of four families over a period of 18 months. The story delves into themes of love, marriage, politics, and social change, reflecting India’s diversity and cultural complexity. Seth’s meticulous narrative and rich characterisation have made it a landmark work in modern literature.